A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2700805 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2702205 epoch_slot_no: 2205 block_no: 2700678 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 10518 time: 2019-06-11 09:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9af34832daa24edc17a604edfd0fc6f465479c70f738c385d43353c57d88caecBlock Operator
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